Happy Friday!
Zenyatta has been enjoying visits from family in 2017. She’s happy and healthy, and her pregnancy is progressing well. Scroll down for photos.
Enjoy,
Team Z
Friday Photos: Visiting Zenyatta
Queen of Racing
Queen of Racing
Happy Friday!
Zenyatta has been enjoying visits from family in 2017. She’s happy and healthy, and her pregnancy is progressing well. Scroll down for photos.
Enjoy,
Team Z
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Z, can you believe your COZ is five years old today. Hope your comfy and cozy. Happy Dreams all. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Oops: That should be “you’re”. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, Wishing a safe trip for Gormley This weekend too. Wanted to tell you also that Daddy’s Lil Darlin is racing on the turf in the Tampa Oaks. Can’t wait to see her. Have you heard anything on Mastery? I have been hoping to hear when he would race but have heard nothing. Hope he is doing Ok. Don’t believe that Bob Baffert would race him if not Ok. I believe Gunnevera will race April 1, if all is ok.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, so sorry. Should have went to Bloodhorse first. There is a late article there tonight about Mastery. He races March ll. Saturday. Can’t Wait. God Speed to all horses and Jockeys
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Oh My Goodness, Both Gromley and Mastery are in the same race. Oh NO.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Godspeed to Daddy’s Lil Darlin (love her name).
Oh, that’s going to have to be a Dead Heat between Gormley and Mastery! Godspeed to both of them. Love and Hugs, JB
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Judy,
Thank you for posting about Coz’s 5th birthday. Wishing a very happy one for COZ!
Can hardly believe it! Seems like yesterday that he was ‘on the way’. Have we all really been on Zenny’s website this long?! What a blessing! Sweet dreams, COZ!
with love, as always, Elizabeth PS Judy, always look forward to reading your posts every day. It’s like checking in with ‘family’.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
My Dear Elizabeth:
Yes, remember the excitement the night COZ was born!
I feel the same about your posts too and blessed to have my Z Family. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Julie Krone – International Womens Day
Breeders’ Cup @BreedersCup Wednesday, 8 March, 2017 VIDEO
Julie Krone: First female jockey to win a #BreedersCup race!
#InternationalWomensDay #Inspiration
https://twitter.com/BreedersCup/status/839621569064251393
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thank you for this. Julie was Alysheba’s and CM’s good luck charm that day.
What a fine rider she was. I hope our Shirlee sees this; she will love seeing Alydar’s boy. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Judy,
It would not play on my prehistoric old computer. Will always love these 2.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
I know, some of them just capture your heart. Love and Hugs, JB
Linda in NJ
As per my post above, I meant, I hope John gave you lots of peppermints.
Love you CoZ, and again Happy Birthday!
Love,
Linda
Kathy
March 9 Cherokee Devotional
We are not always granted the privilege of going back and doing things differently. If we were, could we? We might if we had new knowledge. Otherwise, we would do the same thing we did before. It was all we knew. Every race has had its Trail of Tears, in fact, every individual has suffered and agonized over what he might have done. Gentle people hope that by cooperation things will work for all concerned. It isn’t in the hearts of the gentle to think that others do not have their same heart-felt ways. But challenges in the present time are sufficient without adding the past. If we know so much now, we need to use it. We can, sometimes, project ahead by looking back objectively to tap some reserve of knowledge. If we lack such inner knowledge, if we lack wisdom, we need to ask. And then we listen for the still small voice of direction.
Chief Ross led in prayer and when the bugle sounded and the wagons started rolling many of the children waved their little hands goodbye to their mountain homes.
Private John Burnett
Martha Fosdick
Belated Birthday Wishes to our Coz. Here’s hoping you get to race at least one more time. More wishes to Gormley. Best of luck this Saturday. In case you haven’t heard, John Sherriff is a finalist to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Best Wishes and Good Luck to him. Last but certainly not least, more like saving the best til last Love and Hugs to the Queen. Love your pictures with Ann.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.I think all of us as humans wish we could have handled situations differently but the human isn’t born to be perfect.I am far from perfect and have made some stupid mistakes in my life.
It’s a beautiful day here sunny and warming up best day this year so far.I have shared a short video of Hovis twitching!Also the unveiling of the monument to the dead of recent conflicts.A lot of families of soldiers were upset they hadn’t been invited and to see Tony Blair there made them feel sick.A little boy who was supposed to present a posy to Her Majesty had a right old tantrum and his father took over Ma’am would not have been amused but Mother Theresa went to have a talk with his parents and comfort him.The self employed are mad with Gladstone’s boss for taxing them.Georgie boy will make 1.5 million this year and he only works one day a week!
Poor Felix has a huge mass in his nose and she’s had a bill over $2000 he has had a biopsy so they will find out if it’s cancer.It looks horrible but his liver is a lot betterThe other Felix has been entertaining guests at the station.The ratties are very similar to me they don’t like mornings!It’s good to see Mr Fibbs well.Moosie had a new friend yesterday.Crufts on tonight but next week is my week!!!!!Hope you have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and SugarXOXOXOXO
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
The mistakes we make just prove that we are human. Enjoy the beautiful day! We will be in the high 80s today. Oh, I will go look for the Hovis video! A shame those soldiers weren’t invited to the unveiling of the monument. Kudos to Mother Theresa for comforting the little boy and his parents. I think I want Georgie boy’s job! Oh no, praying for Felix! Gosh, we’ve heard of so much cancer in humans AND animals recently. The ratties are smart to shun mornings! Glad that Moosie has a new friend. we can never have too many! Enjoy Crufts and look forward to next week! Have a great Friday Eve. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXOXOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
As we prepare in the UK for Cheltenham remembering the phenomenon that was Arkle .A privilege for me to have been around in his lifetime.Angels guard you as you sleepX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tamkrqCAegs
Marshall (NC Broad)
What a fabulous personality and beautiful competitor, truly outstanding!
Yes, a phenomenon indeed. So glad to have learned of this great champion.
Thanks for this link, Sheena!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for sharing this video of the Great One, Arkle. Rest In Peace beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Lindal
Ziconic worked out yesterday with stablemate Utana. They began at the starting gate. Ziconic looked good the short distance they ran. Perhaps a race in the future for Zi?
Bluegrass Girl
Gary Stevens is back
Santa Anita Park @santaanitapark Thursday, March 09, 2017
We’re ecstatic to have hall of fame jockey, Gary Stevens,
back riding at #TheGreatRacePlace!
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Good luck to GS; one of the best. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Jeremy Balan @BH_JBalan Thurs. March 9 2017
Gary Stevens understandably out of breath after first ride back since hip replacement surgery, but said he physically feels great. No pain.
Bluegrass Girl
Longines WBRR @worldsbesthorse Thursday, 9 March, 2017
ICYMI: Arrogate & Winx are tied for 1st in the 1st edition
of the 2017 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings
http://ifhaonline.org/Default.asp?section=Resources&area=0&story=980
sheena.davies(wales)
A couple of the boys at the stud(the ‘Fly and Hardy Eustace)are trying to pick a Champion Hurdle winner!The Fly went for his old stablemate Wicklow Brave.More bad news Roads to Riches is out of the festival.
http://www.facebook.com/IrishNationalStud/
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
This is too cute! They’re no doubt better handicappers than I. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.A beautiful day here.Bao-Bao has settled down well in her new Chinese home.She travelled well and is eating great.A very independent girl.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Frank Hercules Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Remembering the great John Henry born this day in 1975.RIP
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Glad to know that Bao Bao is doing well acclimating to her new home. Happy Birthday JH; run free and strong in God’s Heaven. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Your Ring Weekend (R Bejarano) is in with Dortmund (V Espinoza) and Bolo (Mikey) in the Kilroe, Race 9 at SA. Safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Judy, Oh Wow. so many good horses going this weekend. You just have to wish them all the best of luck always. I agree with you just love Daddy’s Lil Darlin’s name. She is such a pretty filly. . I am sure Scat Daddy is real proud of her. Think this is her 3 year old debut. You know with so many good horses going you can’t hardly favor one. I am wondering who is riding Mastery on Saturday. Probably will hear tomorrow though. I think I remember it was up in the air at one time.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Mikey’s riding Mastery; couldn’t ask for better. Victor E is aboard Gormley.
Yes, I’ll bet Scat Daddy is watching his Lil Darlin from Heaven. So sad; he was only 11 when he died in 2015 of a suspected cardiac event.
Godspeed and safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Goodnight and Sweet, Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Darlene Daniels
Wishing my (our) beloved Coz a belated very happy happy birthday. I did not forget and have been thinking of it all week, just couldn’t get on computer till now. Coz, I remember waiting and waiting for you to be born. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the beautiful night you were born. I loved you so then and I love you even more today. Be safe, healthy and strong dear one. Hope to see you racing soon. All my love, Darlene
Zenyatta my angel, I love you forever.
sheena.davies(wales)
Here our boy’s version of the massacre!There is even a photo.Safe trips to all horses and jockeys at Cheltenham next week.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-two-immaculate-now-one-massacre-614468
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for updating us! Poor Hovis and his shaved leg. He really does need a knit toupee! Absolutely, safe trip to all horses and jockeys at Cheltenham. We will look forward to updates from you, Sheena!
Hugs, Kathy
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Glad to see Hovis hasn’t lost his wonderful quirky sense of humor. Power Up big, beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Sheena,
Thank you for posting Hovis for us. He sure could use leg warmers and if I weren’t such a terrible knitter I would send him some manly dark blue ones. Unfortunately I was kicked out of the church knitting club ’cause my knitting was about as attractive as what the cat threw up on the carpet. Thank you so much for keeping us up to date on Hovis.
sheena.davies(wales)
Nine mares scanned in foal to Bobby’s Kitten,He stands at Lanwades in Newmarket.Kirsten Rausing is more than delighted.
Kathy
March 10 Cherokee Devotional
The more stress we have the less we like other people-and ourselves. A little pressure is sufficient. Stress can be productive if it is something we like doing. But when we can no longer ka no gi a, enjoy and sing about life, we need to re-evaluate the direction we are going. It is impossible to withdraw from every problem, but neither can we go on without some relief. Being responsible is a natural part of life-very necessary to living well and being contented. To find a happy medium is to center ourselves where peace and answers can be found. It does not come from the noise and complaints of the world-but from that secret place of harmony and strength within the heart. It is a place that must be added to and kept harmonious, for it gives us poise and renewal when we need it.
Once you have heard the meadowlark and caught the scent of fresh-plowed earth, peace cannot escape you.
Sequichie
shirleeinindy
Texas Red’s first mare has been scanned and is in foal! That’s our boy!
Safe trip to Gormley, Dortmond and Daddy’s Lil Darlin as well as all who are running.
Sweet Zenyatta, you and that baby stay warm. Snow and cold on the way for the weekend and next week.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Thanks for this info on Texas Red. Looking forward to seeing his beautiful babies.
Ditto, Godspeed all horses; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Oh,we all need some stress in our lives but not too much.It’s the same as grief or we would never really appreciate the good times.Poor Hovis a soggy Hobnob!Getting very excited about Cheltenham and I will post results I may be going up on Gold cup day I haven’t decided yet.There is such a crowd there and you get to see more on TV but the atmosphere is amazing!Liz’s car was broken into last night she iives in Great Chesterford and has CTTV Frightening though.
I didn’t know Mango had been to Florida and is on her way home now.She had a lot of fun there.It’s the ratties Gotcha day tomorrow.Great post from President Fibbs today.Mother Theresa travelled to Brussels yesterday afternoon after the unveiling of the war memorial.I am really sick of these remoaners If they want to be European go live there I have always been British and proud of the fact.Some African American academics have criticised the England rugby fans for singing the sweet charity song because of it’s link to slavery.Are the fans going to listen?No!Gladstone was pictured climbing out of the red box and made the newspapers.He thought it was a litterbox.Another attack in Dusseldorf today.Someone with a machete.
Another mild day here.Rutland opens tomorrow Yay!Have a great Friday,Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXOXOXO
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I hope Hovis gets his knit toupee soon. He must be mortified with his beautiful feathers shaved off! Yes, I’m getting excited about Cheltenham, too! Oh, I hope you go up on Gold Cup Day. I know what you mean about the amazing atmosphere. Poor Liz! There’s always something unpleasant to have to deal with. Yes, Mango apparently was in Mar-a-Lago, where Trump’s estate is. I hope the ratties celebrate their Gotcha Day in great style. They certainly got a wonderful home! Lots of crazy things going on in politics right now. Gladstone was only doing what came naturally with the box of newspapers! lol The attack in Dusseldorf is just awful. Enjoy the mild day and look forward to all the great upcoming events! TGIF and take care. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXOXOXOX
Bluegrass Girl
Good news on fatal injury reduction
Steve Haskin @SteveHaskin Friday, March 10, 2017
JC data from the Equine Injury Database shows a reduction in the rate of fatal injury
for 4th straight year and a 23% drop since 2009
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
This is a bit of good news — definitely a positive trend.
Sincerely hope that it continues in this direction until there aren’t any fatal injuries or at least they are rare occurrences.
Hugs and Love
Bluegrass Girl
Happy Birthday John Henry!
What a great horse
Link is a card from The Blood-Horse
https://twitter.com/BloodHorse/status/839845739182313472
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Cool card and photo! Happy Birthday JH. Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B. and BGG,
Ditto from me!
A shout-out to JAG, too! I know she is remembering her dear John Henry. We miss hearing from you, Judy.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
Yes, JAG loves JH. Miss her too. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
He lived a long life and did it his way completely ruling everyone at the Horse Park. Dear John, the loveable old Grump. Bet he and Big D are having a time grumping together.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Too cute! Two grumpy old men. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Prayer For Relief retired
Justin Zayat tweets Friday, 10 March, 2017
1/2 The warrior horse Prayer For Relief has officially been retired from racing. A stud deal has been finalized to stand in FL at
2/2 Pleasant Acre Farm.Very excited for the big horse and looking forward to his babies! A well deserved retirement. retired sound and happy
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Wishing PFR a happy, healthy retirement. He is a warrior indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Foal Overload: Paddock Frolic
03.10.2017
Central Kentucky is the epicenter of the Thoroughbred industry, which means there is no better place on the planet for foal watching in the spring. America’s Best Racing visited Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington, Ky., and caught up with several of the new arrivals for a limited series. To see more foals, plan a visit to Horse Country for a one-of-a-kind experience.
https://www.americasbestracing.net/videos/2017-foal-overload-paddock-frolic
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
This is simply adorable! Love the “Paddock Frolic” — such uninhibited joy. This little one is keeping Mama on her toes, too.
Thanks for the Friday smiles!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
This is one exuberant little girl. So much so that she fell; a great recovery though. Adorable! Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Cuteness Overload. Could watch this all day.
Thanks so much!
sheena.davies(wales)
Royal Delta’s lovely filly by Galileo pictured with her foster mum Ginger.Scroll down.
http://www.facebook.com/CoolmoreStud/
Marshall (NC Broad)
She sure is a beauty, Sheena.
Her foster mum, Ginger, looks very sweet and proud of her charge.
Bless them both with good health and lots of happy times filled with love.
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Oh, she is gorgeous. Thanks, Sheena. Such a little lady. Makes me cry…..
Agree, Marshall, bless them both. Ginger is gorgeous, too!
sheena.davies(wales)
Some of the winners from Crufts tonight.Although Frankie is a miniature poodle I thought of Judy ‘sLola when he won the Utility.
http://www.facebook.com/Crufts/
Ann NC
Lola is the sweetest dog ever. Congrats to all winners.
Nice seeing the stars of Victoria. Dash was one of my favorites!
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
My Dear Ann:
Thank you. She’s right up there with Foxy. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.The Dyfi have raised over £5,000 in 3 days toward the camera appeal!One camera is back on at Rutland and yes the geese are there!More bad luck for the festival Don Poli has suffered a setback and cannot run.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Glad to know that Royal Delta’s little girl is doing well with her foster mum, Ginger. Rest peacefully Royal girl; your little one is well.
Congrats to Frankie on his win.
Wow, that’s great; looks like the camera will be installed. Power up Don Poli. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Have a restful, peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.